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Subtract 63/50 from 1/27

1^st number: 1/27, 2^nd number: 1 13/50

1/27 - 63/50 is -1651/1350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 50 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
   1/27 = 1 × 50/27 × 50 = 50/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
   63/50 = 63 × 27/50 × 27 = 1701/1350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   50/1350 - 1701/1350 = 50 - 1701/1350 = -1651/1350

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